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Which of the following is wrong?(a) Y chromosome lacks dosage compensation(b) X linked genes are inherited as criss cross(c) Y linked gene like haemophilia passes from father to son(d) X linked recessive genes are carried by femalesI have been asked this question during an internship interview.This question is from Sex Linked Inheritance topic in portion Chromosomes and Sex Determination of Cytogenetics

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The correct CHOICE is (C) Y LINKED gene like haemophilia passes from father to SON

Easy explanation: It is true that Y linked genes pass from father to son, but Haemophilia is not a Y linked gene. It is a recessive X linked gene.



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